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SOLR 1001 - Community Solar System Installation

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 1
Course Description: This course covers the use of hand and power tools used to assemble community solar garden systems. Students are exposed to many different types of mounting systems and fastening technologies.  Industry expectations are discussed and common safety concerns are reinforced. 
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Hand and power tool use
  2. Racking and mounting system assembly
  3. Lubricants, fasteners, and corrosion
  4. Safety issues specifically related to solar systems
  5. Employer expectations

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate the use of hand and power tools.
  2. assemble solar racking and mounting systems.
  3. explain basic lubricants, fasteners, and sources of corrosion.
  4. explain safety issues specifically related to solar systems.
  5. Describe common employer expectations.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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